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Iyana Hicks

Suffield

Summary

Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. To seek and maintain a career opportunity with an organization committed to safe and quality patient care. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

State Of Connecticut DDS
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hartford Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Trinity Health
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process

Phlebotomist

Hartford HealthCare
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum

Mobile Phlebotomist

American Redcross
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills in scheduling appointments, preparing equipment, and tracking supplies inventory for mobile phlebotomy operations
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists

Patient Care Technician

Armbrook Village Senior Living
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Provide direct quality care to patients, and assisted with activities of daily living
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
  • Administer medications in accordance with all existing regulatory and facility standards

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Stone Academy
East Hartford, CT
01-2021

Phlebotomy -

Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CT
07.2016

Patient Care Technician -

Stone Academy
East Hartford, CT
01.2014

High School Diploma -

Suffield High School
West Suffield, CT
06.2013

Skills

  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Postmortem care
  • Catheter Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Inpatient Care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Telemetry
  • Medical Surgicial
  • Urinary Catheterization
  • Cecostomy
  • G-tube
  • EKG
  • Proficient in ostomy and wound care
  • Point of Care Testing: fingersticks and blood sugars
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Time management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Certification

  • CT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 2023
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 2023
  • Certified Phlebotomist, 2016
  • Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT), 2014

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

State Of Connecticut DDS
01.2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hartford Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Trinity Health
09.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

Hartford HealthCare
08.2020 - 09.2023

Mobile Phlebotomist

American Redcross
01.2019 - 08.2020

Patient Care Technician

Armbrook Village Senior Living
01.2013 - 12.2019

Phlebotomy -

Asnuntuck Community College

Patient Care Technician -

Stone Academy

High School Diploma -

Suffield High School

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Stone Academy

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